THE SMALLHOLDER'S MANUAL. By Katie Thear.

(2002) 2007 2nd edition reprint. 4to (192 x 253mm). Pp239,ad. Colour photographs and b/w illustrations. Black cloth, spine titled in gilt.

This book "contains a wealth of valuable information on all the key aspects of small-scale agriculture ...buying a small farm, preparing outbuildings and equipping it with machinery and tools. The kitchen garden, protected cultivation, orchards and pasture. Livestock: bees, rabbits and chickens to sheep, goats, cattle and exotic species. Commercial considerations, regulations and organic farming." An interesting and detailed introduction to the subject for the would-be smallholder.